Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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